Industry — ClearlyFDD
FOR FRANCHISORS

Build trust through transparency.

The best franchisee relationships start with full understanding. ClearlyFDD helps ensure your prospects truly understand your franchise agreement — the obligations, the fees, the territory — before they sign. Better-informed franchisees make better partners.

  • Prospects arrive at Discovery Day already informed and prepared
  • Reduce post-signing disputes rooted in misunderstanding the FDD
  • Clara only speaks to what's in the document — no speculation, no outside data
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Clara Trust Guarantee

Clara only speaks to what is in your FDD — cited to the exact Item. She does not pull from other sources or extrapolate financial data.

Document-grounded answers
Item number citations and links to FDD
No outside data or speculation
60%
of franchisees want the FDD
to be easier to understand*
4%
of franchisees feel the FDD
gives them adequate information*
$2K+
Average attorney review cost —
most first-time buyers skip it entirely
* IFA / FRANdata Annual Franchisee Report, 2024
FOR FRANCHISE BROKERS

Move prospects through the FDD stage — not past it.

The FDD stage is where deals stall and buyers go quiet. ClearlyFDD gives your prospects clarity exactly when they need it most — so the ones who move forward do so with confidence. Your Library keeps every brand you represent organized and current.

  • Share Clearly Reports with prospects to keep deals moving Coming Soon
  • Build a private brand library with every FDD you represent
  • Side-by-side comparisons help buyers narrow their choices faster
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Comparing 3 BrandsFree data shown
ServProServiceMasterBudget Blinds
Investment$258,780+$266,600–$442,890$100,500–$211,250
Royalty10%10%3.5%
System Size2,2861,9391,366
Item 19IncludedIncluded
FOR ATTORNEYS

Efficiency through clarity.

ClearlyFDD provides the 'pre-read' that makes your professional review more efficient.

  • Clients arrive prepared with a solid understanding of the FDD basics
  • Focus your billable hours on strategic legal guidance, not orientation
  • Clara's citations give clients and attorneys a shared reference point
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Clearly Report™
Investment Range$258,780+
Royalty10%
System Size2,286 units
Item 19 DataIncluded
FOR VENDORS

Target the right franchise brands — not just more of them.

Franchise vendors often rely on scattered data or surface-level signals to identify target brands. ClearlyFDD turns complex FDD content into usable intelligence — helping your team identify, segment, and prioritize franchise brands with more precision.

  • Identify brands based on investment, system size, and structure
  • Segment franchise brands using real disclosure data
  • Access consistent, comparable insights across hundreds of brands
Learn more about our Vendor Partner Program →
Clearly Report
Planet Fitness
Item 7 — Estimated initial investment
20262,575 units
ExpenseLowHigh
Initial franchise fee$20,000$20,000
Leasehold improvements$630,000$2,100,000
Equipment, fixtures & signage
Sign companies
$430,000$780,000
Grand opening marketing
Direct mail
$18,000$28,000
Insurance$12,000$36,000
Additional funds (3 mo.)$200,000$350,000
Total estimated investment
$1,597,000 — $4,872,000
Item 7, p. 38–43
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